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UPDATE: VICTORY! Last week, James and other activists in Texas met with their policy makers to protest the Zedler 1 anti-gay amendment, including delivering your signatures in person to Texas’ legislature. And on Thursday 4/4, the amendment was withdrawn. We got them off our backpacks and funding for the centers is safe. Great job!
This is a featured post from Texas Freedom Network Student Chapter President James Lee!
My name is James Lee and growing up in Rio Grande Valley Texas, I was taught that being gay was wrong. I …
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In Florida, young people are working to make comprehensive sex education a reality in their state. The Broward County Youth Council, a project of Advocates for Youth and Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast, leads the work of a statewide youth activist network that advocates for comprehensive sexual health education. Here’s a picture of some of the council members at the 2012 Urban Retreat!
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im part of th lgbtq community and i hope i gain friends that are to but i hope that homophobia oneday stops…
I am so happy that I got to experience this wonderful opportunity. Working with Broward County Youth Council during the 2012-2013 year was one highlight of my life. The amazing people I met at Advocates For Youth have left an big impact on my life. The wonderful things I learned at PlannedParenthood, I will never forget. My first plane ride was to D.C for the Urban Retreat. My coordinator, Daily even took me on a tour to visit the school I will be atteding in the fall. The monthly meetings gave …
Being in High School, a lot of sexual Health information is being swept under the rug. I am that girl that passes out condoms everyday and I pass out even more condoms when there is a holiday coming up. I will not ignore the fact that children will be experimental. I don’t think adults understand that. Well for Valentine’s Day, I handed out goody bags full of things they would need to keep safe. I also told my peers about the new texting line that they could use to …
Pride Fest was a big deal. I went to pride fest with my fellow Broward County Youth Council members. It was quite an experience, flags were waving and people were cheering. I want everyone to be happy and it was wonderful being in a happy environment. The pride fest took place in Ft Lauderdale and the parade coordinator told the crowd that there wasnt going to even be a pride fest this year, but all of us made it possible. It was also great bonding time with my fellow …
Today is the first ever National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and I am urging folks to participate by learning about sexuality and sexual health, talking to friends and family and making these discussions informative and empowering, and preventing the spread of ignorance and diseases.
Taking the time to learn about our own bodies, living healthy, protecting ourselves, dealing with emotions, breaking barriers, and understanding the wide spectrum of sexuality is a must, no matter what age you may be.
I strongly believe that prevention is our biggest weapon and …
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